Emir BardakçıXiaomi is now releasing the highly anticipated March 2025 security patch into a series of devices within its lineup with the REDMI Note 13R 5G taking the lead. The update is part of the HyperOS 2 Mi Pilot version OS2.0.4.0.VNUCNXM and brings with it key security enhancements which protect users against new threats.
Update Availability and Rollout Schedule
March 2025’s patch update is now being rolled out phase-wise and the following devices have now been confirmed to receive the update:
- Xiaomi 15
- Xiaomi 14
- Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Redmi Note 13R 5G
- Redmi Note 12 Pro/Redmi Note 12 Pro+/Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Redmi Note 14
- Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G
- POCO X6 Neo/Redmi Note 13R Pro/Redmi Note 13 5G
- REDMI K80
- Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4
- Xiaomi Civi 3
- Redmi 13R/Redmi 13C 5G
- REDMI K80 Pro
- Xiaomi Pad 7
- POCO X5 5G
- Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
You can verify the update manually by navigating into Settings > About phone > System update.
Key Security Upgrades
This month’s security patch addresses several critical vulnerabilities that significantly improve system protection:
- File System Security Enhancements
- Cross-Account Validation Fixes
- Bluetooth Stack Protections
What does this Mean for Xiaomi Users
For normal users, these security upgrades function silently in the background to provide enhanced protection without affecting performance. The update further reflects Xiaomi’s commitment towards providing a secure environment for all users of HyperOS without compromising the stability of the system.
As Lei Jun, Xiaomi’s founder and CEO, explains, «Our priority remains providing timely security updates keeping our users safe without compromising the smooth experience our users expect from our devices.»
When Will Your Device Receive the Update?
Xiaomi typically updates with the patches step by step for the sake of stability. Most supported devices will receive the March 2025 patch within 2-3 weeks, but there will be a little longer intervals for older devices.
